{"product_id":"ak-duo-starter-kit-the-essential","title":"Ak Duo Starter Kit- The essential","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTufting Starter Kit - AK DUO Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart making rugs with a complete \u003cstrong\u003etufting starter kit\u003c\/strong\u003e built around the \u003cstrong\u003eAK DUO tufting gun\u003c\/strong\u003e. This 2-in-1 machine lets you work in both \u003cstrong\u003ecut pile\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eloop pile\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can experiment with different textures while using one tufting gun. The kit also includes professional \u003cstrong\u003epolyester-cotton tufting cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e and a sturdy \u003cstrong\u003etufting frame\u003c\/strong\u003e. Just add yarn and finishing materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x AK DUO Tufting Gun\u003c\/strong\u003e - A versatile 2-in-1 tufting machine for cut pile and loop pile. It is a practical choice for beginners and makers who want to try both tufting styles without switching machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Tufting Cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e - A high-quality polyester-cotton blend with guide lines for easier stretching and design placement. Select your size:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x 4 meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e2 x 2 meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e4 x 4 meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy Tufting Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e - Choose the workspace that fits your projects:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e70 x 70 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e90 x 90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the AK DUO Kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut and loop pile in one machine:\u003c\/strong\u003e The AK DUO includes a separate loop needle, making it easy to switch between a soft cut-pile finish and a classic loop-pile texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner-friendly setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clear foundation for your first rug project, with the main tools you need to start tufting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth and adjustable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The AK DUO has adjustable speed control, so you can start slowly and build confidence as you learn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood fabric tension:\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame and tufting cloth are designed to work together, helping your fabric stay tight while you tuft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Name AK DUO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome suppliers use names like “AK Pro” for similar 2-in-1 tufting guns. At Tuftingshop we call this model \u003cstrong\u003eAK DUO\u003c\/strong\u003e, because its main advantage is the ability to work in both cut pile and loop pile. It is a versatile starter-friendly machine, not our most advanced professional model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFinish Your Rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo complete your rug, you will also need yarn and finishing materials such as latex glue, backing fabric and trimming tools. These are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGun type:\u003c\/strong\u003e AK DUO, cut and loop pile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGun color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Customer choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional-grade polyester-cotton tufting cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 x 70 cm or 90 x 90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginners and makers who want both cut pile and loop pile options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yarn, glue, backing and trimming tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the AK-I and the AK DUO?\u003c\/strong\u003e The AK-I is a dedicated cut-pile tufting gun. 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